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Come Together With Your Miami Community to Observe Yom HaShoah

Come Together With Your Miami Community to Observe Yom HaShoah

Join your community in observance of Yom HaShoah — Holocaust Remembrance Day — on Sunday, May 5 at 6 p.m. at the Holocaust Memorial Miami Beach. At this difficult time for the Jewish people, having endured historic assaults on our homeland of Israel, from the horrors of October 7 to the unprecedented attacks by Iran, we will come together to remember the lessons of history, memorialize the 6 million Jewish men, women and children who were murdered during the Holocaust and honor the Survivors.
Leadership Awards to Be Presented at 86th Annual Meeting

Leadership Awards to Be Presented at 86th Annual Meeting

A highlight of Federation’s Annual Meeting is the presentation of leadership awards, and this year’s event will honor six deserving community volunteers on Thursday, May 30 at 5:30 p.m. in the Jungle Island Ballroom.
Older Adults Find Purpose and Peace of Mind Through Coordinated Relief Activities

Older Adults Find Purpose and Peace of Mind Through Coordinated Relief Activities

The idea of living in a hotel may sound like a 24/7 vacation, but that is far from the truth for displaced older adults forced to abandon their homes for hotels in the aftermath of October 7.
Statement on Iranian Attacks on Israel

Statement on Iranian Attacks on Israel

Jewish Federations condemn Iran's attacks against Israel—the first by a sovereign nation since Saddam Hussein launched scud missiles at Israel in 1991—in the strongest possible terms.
Before and After 10/7: Beit Issie Shapiro Provides Critical Services to Israelis

Before and After 10/7: Beit Issie Shapiro Provides Critical Services to Israelis

Immediately following the horrors of October 7, Federation beneficiary agency Beit Issie Shapiro expanded its work to help Israelis with and without disabilities who are struggling to rebuild their lives.
Yodeah’s Seder Plate Highlights Knowledge and Power

Yodeah’s Seder Plate Highlights Knowledge and Power

This Passover, Federation beneficiary Yodeah is encouraging everyone to add a test tube to their seder plate to celebrate the scientific advances that help free us from the plagues of our time.
28th Annual Ministering to the Elderly Conference

28th Annual Ministering to the Elderly Conference

What is trauma? Is it environmental? Is it genetic? Or is it both? These questions, and more, will be explored at the 28th Annual Ministering to the Elderly Conference, “Transforming Intergenerational Trauma Into Healing,” on Thursday, May 9.
Mark Your Calendars for the Annual Meeting of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

Mark Your Calendars for the Annual Meeting of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation

Join your Jewish community on Thursday, May 30 at 5:30 p.m. for the 86th Annual Meeting of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation to recognize Federation Chair of the Board Ariel Bentata for his leadership, dedication and concern for the welfare of the Jewish people. Chaired by Debbie and David Mendal at the Jungle Island Ballroom, the program will install the 2024-2025 Board of Directors, Trustees, Leadership Council and Council of Jewish Organizations, including incoming Chair of the Board Lily Serviansky.
Make Shabbat Friends With JVC

Make Shabbat Friends With JVC

Spread the joy of Shabbat by joining Shabbat Friends, a new initiative created by Federation’s Jewish Volunteer Center (JVC). Last month, 10 volunteers participated in the inaugural program with 20 residents from The Lilac at Silver Palms, a North Dade nursing home.
CAJE Launches Monthly Teacher Support Nights

CAJE Launches Monthly Teacher Support Nights

Federation partner agency the Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education (CAJE) is helping early childhood education teachers avoid burnout, a common challenge among today’s educators. Teachers face unique obstacles daily, from managing classroom dynamics to fostering relationships with students and parents.
A Winter Escape for Ukrainians Impacted by the War

A Winter Escape for Ukrainians Impacted by the War

The winter edition of Szarvas International Jewish Youth Camp recently came to a close, leaving hundreds of campers with big smiles and memories that will last a lifetime. Federation’s longtime overseas partner, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, created Szarvas, located in rural Hungary, to address the needs of a growing population of Jews seeking to learn about their roots after the fall of Communism.
Please Participate in the Miami-Dade Jewish Community Study

Please Participate in the Miami-Dade Jewish Community Study

Participate in the Miami Jewish Community Study. The Miami-Dade Jewish Community Study is a once-a-decade study sponsored by the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and conducted by the Cohen Center for Modern Jewish Studies at Brandeis University in partnership with NORC at the University of Chicago.
April is Autism Awareness/Acceptance Month

April is Autism Awareness/Acceptance Month

According to the CDC, one in 36 children is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, the fastest-growing developmental disability in the US. Working to transform awareness of disabilities into action and support, Federation’s Miami Jewish Abilities Alliance (MJAA) has partnered with local synagogues and Jewish agencies to offer community events throughout the month of April, Autism Awareness/Acceptance Month.
JFNA Provides $12.5 Million to Help Israeli Farmers Replace Lost Equipment

JFNA Provides $12.5 Million to Help Israeli Farmers Replace Lost Equipment

As Israeli famers begin the planting season this month, the Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) have provided $12.5 million to help those in the devastated western Negev communities purchase vital agricultural equipment.
Apply Now for the Stephen Muss Impact Fellowship to Attend Alexander Muss High School in Israel

Apply Now for the Stephen Muss Impact Fellowship to Attend Alexander Muss High School in Israel

Students entering their sophomore and junior years of high school are invited to apply for the Stephen Muss Impact Fellowship, a program that offers individual $15,000 scholarships to Alexander Muss High School in Israel (AMHSI).
Federation Thanks Miami Beach Police for Protecting Jewish Community

Federation Thanks Miami Beach Police for Protecting Jewish Community

With tremendous gratitude to the Miami Beach Police Department for its unwavering commitment to protecting the Jewish community — particularly since October 7 — Federation, its Office of Community Security and Jewish Community Relations Council have written a letter of appreciation to Miami Beach Mayor Steven Meiner and the Miami Beach Commissioners.
On the Road to Recovery: Federations Create Israel Emergency Loan Fund to Aid Small Businesses


On the Road to Recovery: Federations Create Israel Emergency Loan Fund to Aid Small Businesses


While much of the immediate and critical needs of Israelis are being addressed following the terror attacks on October 7, there remains a long road to economic recovery. In every sector, from agriculture to high tech, tens of thousands of businesses have closed, and micro-, small- and medium-sized businesses have been the hardest hit.
Supporting the Daily Needs of Israeli Reservists’ Families

Supporting the Daily Needs of Israeli Reservists’ Families

As thousands of IDF reservists continue to report for duty, nonprofit HaOgen has deployed thousands of women volunteers to provide hands-on help for families separated by the war.
In Solidarity With Israel: The Country and the Women Who Live There

In Solidarity With Israel: The Country and the Women Who Live There

“Even though we have kept in close contact with our recipient organizations since October 7, nothing is as healing as an in-person hug,” said Greater Miami Jewish Federation’s Women’s Amutot Initiative Committee Chair Ilene Kossman, who participated in last week’s Women’s Amutot Initiative Study Trip and Solidarity Mission to Israel, March 17-21.
Make Your Federation Donation Tax-Deductible

Make Your Federation Donation Tax-Deductible

“It has been my privilege to play a meaningful role in what became my lifetime passion, the strengthening of the Jewish people, the Jewish community and Israel,” said Norman Lipoff, a past Chair of The Foundation and a past Federation President.
Donate Before Year-End

Donate Before Year-End

Don’t miss your chance to donate this year to the Annual Federation Campaign. Make a new donation or pay an existing pledge before December 31 and enjoy tax benefits.

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Coming Full Circle With The Foundation

Coming Full Circle With The Foundation

You never know what effect a Federation scholarship may have on someone’s life, but Diane Lipson Schilit has proven the impact can be tremendous.

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Helping Traumatized Israeli Children

Helping Traumatized Israeli Children

Through allocations from the Israel Emergency Fund, Federation is providing relief for Israeli children experiencing PTSD and trauma after the October 7 attacks.

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Season for Giving a Success

Season for Giving a Success

The 17th Annual Season for Giving, presented by Federation’s Jewish Volunteer Center, proved a rousing success with more than 400 people volunteering to meet our community’s needs.

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